Daktronics (DAKT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Daktronics, Inc., headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota, is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic display systems and related technologies. Since its founding in 1968 by two electrical engineering professors at South Dakota State University, the company has pioneered the development of large-scale video screens, scoreboards, digital billboards and sound systems for sports, commercial and transportation markets. Over more than five decades, Daktronics has installed thousands of displays at professional stadiums, corporate campuses, retail centers and public venues worldwide.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses full-color LED video displays, electronic scoreboards, programmable message boards and control systems. Daktronics develops proprietary software platforms that enable customers to manage content remotely, schedule messaging and monitor system performance in real time. In addition to design and manufacturing, the firm provides end-to-end services including installation, training and aftermarket maintenance, offering turnkey solutions that integrate hardware, software and support.

Daktronics serves a wide range of industries, including professional and collegiate athletics, entertainment, transportation authorities, retail operations and government agencies. Its global network of sales offices, manufacturing plants and service centers spans North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Australia, ensuring timely delivery and localized support. Signature installations include video boards at major league sports venues, dynamic signage on highways and digital advertising displays in high-traffic urban environments.

The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Duane E. Allen, whose more than 25 years of experience in technology and manufacturing has guided Daktronics through continuous innovation and growth. Supported by a seasoned executive team and board of directors, the firm remains committed to research and development, sustainability initiatives and strategic partnerships that enhance its competitive position in the global display market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $16.47 to $17.01
• 50-Day Range: $12.52 to $16.90
• 52-Week Range: $10.24 to $19.89
• Volume: 509,956 shs
• Average Volume: 483,403 shs
• Market Capitalization: $829.96 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $26.00
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Daktronics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Daktronics scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 34th out of 662 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Consensus Rating

Daktronics has received a consensus rating of Strong Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Daktronics has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.50%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Daktronics are expected to grow by 12.50% in the coming year, from $0.96 to $1.08 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Daktronics is -38.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Daktronics is -38.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Daktronics has a PEG Ratio of 0.55. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Daktronics has a P/B Ratio of 3.05. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.11% of the float of Daktronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Daktronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Daktronics has recently decreased by 2.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Daktronics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Daktronics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.26

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.11% of the float of Daktronics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Daktronics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Daktronics has recently decreased by 2.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.22

News Sentiment

Daktronics has a news sentiment score of 0.22. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Daktronics this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for DAKT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Daktronics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Daktronics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $14,900,000.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.50% of the stock of Daktronics is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

61.69% of the stock of Daktronics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DAKT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DAKT shares performed this year?

Daktronics' stock was trading at $16.86 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, DAKT shares have increased by 0.2% and is now trading at $16.90.

How were Daktronics' earnings last quarter?

Daktronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAKT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 25th. The technology company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18. The technology company had revenue of $172.55 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $189.10 million. Daktronics had a negative net margin of 1.34% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.29%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Daktronics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Daktronics: ADFLOW NETWORKS, Data Display, Open, Hoffend & Sons Inc., Dodge Electronics, European Timing Systems, ADFLOW Networks Inc., and more.

How do I buy shares of Daktronics?

Shares of DAKT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Daktronics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Daktronics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), Jabil (JBL) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/25/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 4/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:DAKT
• CIK: 915779
• Web: www.daktronics.com
• Phone: (605) 692-0200
• Fax: 605-697-4700
• Employees: 2,702
• Year Founded: 1968

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $26.00
• High Stock Price Target: $26.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $26.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +53.8%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.44)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.60
• P/E Growth: 0.55
• Net Income: -$10.12 million
• Net Margins: -1.34%
• Pretax Margin: -0.77%
• Return on Equity: 15.29%
• Return on Assets: 7.48%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.19
• Current Ratio: 2.22
• Quick Ratio: 1.60

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $756.48 million
• Price / Sales: 1.10
• Cash Flow: $1.20 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.14
• Book Value: $5.54 per share
• Price / Book: 3.05

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 49,110,000
• Free Float: 46,412,000
• Market Cap: $829.96 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.60